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Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens

梅菜蒸肉餅

Finished steamed pork patty with preserved mustard greens

Total time: 55 min
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Recipe overview

Sweet preserved mustard greens season a tender steamed pork patty for an easy Hong Kong family meal.

01

Ingredients

Main ingredients

400 g minced pork
100 g sweet preserved mustard greens (soaked, rinsed and finely chopped)
10 g ginger (finely minced)

Seasoning

1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp water

Ingredients for preserved-mustard pork patty

02

Tools

kitchen knife
cutting board
mixing bowl
measuring spoons
chopsticks
steamer
steaming rack
heatproof shallow dish
food thermometer
oven mitts

Home tools for steamed pork patty

03

Steps

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Soak the preserved greens

Step 1

Soak the preserved greens

Soak the preserved mustard greens in clean water to reduce excess salt. Time: 15 minutes.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Rinse and squeeze dry

Step 2

Rinse and squeeze dry

Rinse every fold of the greens and squeeze them thoroughly dry.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Chop greens and ginger

Step 3

Chop greens and ginger

Finely chop the greens and mince the ginger, keeping them separate.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Check the pork

Step 4

Check the pork

Thaw pork in the refrigerator and check smell, colour and texture.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Mix the seasoning

Step 5

Mix the seasoning

Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper and water until smooth.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Season the pork

Step 6

Season the pork

Stir pork with the seasoning in one direction until tacky. Time: 2 minutes.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Fold in greens and ginger

Step 7

Fold in greens and ginger

Fold in chopped preserved greens and ginger until evenly distributed.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Shape the patty

Step 8

Shape the patty

Spread the mixture in a heatproof shallow dish, making an even patty with a slightly lower centre.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Boil the steamer water

Step 9

Boil the steamer water

Add enough water to the steamer and bring it to a steady boil.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Steam the pork patty

Step 10

Steam the pork patty

Set the patty on the rack, cover and steam over medium-high heat. Time: 15 minutes.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Check doneness

Step 11

Check doneness

Insert a food thermometer into the thickest centre and confirm there are no pink juices. The centre must reach 75°C.

Steamed Pork Patty with Preserved Mustard Greens — Rest and serve

Step 12

Rest and serve

Carefully remove the dish, rest it, then spoon the juices back over the patty. Time: 2 minutes.

Common mistakes

Poorly rinsed preserved greens can be too salty or gritty.
Uneven patty thickness causes uneven cooking.

Tips

Squeeze the greens dry so the patty does not become watery.

Cook a small tester fully before adjusting seasoning.